Choosing a metal
Every metal is made to order, so the choice comes down to colour, wear and budget.
| Silver | 9ct gold | 14ct gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | Solid silver | 37.5% pure gold | 58.5% pure gold |
| Colour | Cool and bright | Soft, paler gold | Deeper, richer gold |
| Daily wear | Softest of the three, marks most easily | Hardest of the three | Softer than 9ct, harder than silver |
| Over time | Darkens with wear, polishes back | Keeps its colour | Keeps its colour |
| This piece | A$200 | A$1,150 | A$2,100 |
About this piece
Hardness is measured on the Mohs scale, where diamond sits at 10. The higher the number, the better a stone resists scratches.
Blue topazHardness 8
A clear, cool blue. It is one of the harder stones in the range, so it suits a ring worn every day.
SapphireHardness 9
Second only to diamond for hardness, so it handles everyday wear well.
